The average train between Penrith and Whitby takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith to Whitby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Penrith and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 4:59 PM which arrives into Whitby at 9:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Whitby station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Penrith to Whitby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.
Penrith to Whitby train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Whitby station.
Book your Penrith to Whitby train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Penrith and Whitby is 139.5 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Whitby via Carlisle and Middlesbrough in around 6h 28m.